7.9
2025 Honda CR-V VTi L7 review
The availability of seven seats in the Honda CR-V is a somewhat unique drawcard alongside other medium SUVs, but is the L7 the one to get?
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James Wong
Honda CR-V vs Jaguar F-Pace Comparison
Honda CR-V
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2025 Jaguar
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
7.9
8.4
7.5
Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the Jaguar F-Pace SVR (405kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
66L - 83L
145 to 971 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$82,170 - $155,296
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp purchase and service pricing
- Remains a practical and refined SUV
- User-friendly ergonomics and tech
Misses
- Third row is quite small, quirky boot setup
- Lacks AWD option compared to rivals
- Four-star ANCAP safety rating
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engine is an absolute honey
- Brilliant ride and handling balance
- Interior technology approaching the best
Misses
- Loves a drink
- Doesn't come cheap
- The V8 is going, going, gone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 184kW - 423kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 365Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1200 - 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.3 - 93 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
